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$631+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:55 amBWI - MEL
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/91:00 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop34h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amBWI - MEL
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/141:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:15 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/231:00 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop32h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:30 amBWI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/301:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 amBWI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/81:00 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop34h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:05 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/81:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,405
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:52 amDCA - MEL
2 stops46h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/203:35 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,443
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Tue 12/235:00 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:00 amMEL - DCA
2 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,638
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:36 amDCA - MEL
2 stops34h 54mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/213:35 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops47h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,718
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:07 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops45h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/238:40 amMEL - IAD
2 stops47h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,830
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:59 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/141:00 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops25h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:01 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/141:00 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,856

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,134
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$631
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,603
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Melbourne flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Melbourne flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Melbourne

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

6:45 am-1:35 pm

3 stops38h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-7:59 pm

3 stops27h 59m

$1,138

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

3:21 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 39m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

1:35 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$1,174

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

3:37 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Sat 5/16

1:35 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$1,183

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

1:34 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

4:05 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop22h 51m

$1,184

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

10:35 am-5:00 am

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

4:05 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,187

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

6:31 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 29m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-11:31 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,197

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

3:45 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,197

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

8:42 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

9:30 am-9:33 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

12:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 13m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-9:53 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

9:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,206

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $329). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in about 22h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10200 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $327, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $803 and $818, respectively. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $329). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$803Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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